bjk7382 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I have tried probly 6 more times and I am still not above 50000. I do like this game though, or I wouldn't be trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 If you sent the email to Ron Corcoran, he just stepped down from his Atari seat in the referee board. Thus, you should go back and resend an email to the new person. You do not need a video camera. I set my Sky Diver and Carnival records (the latter of which was held by a guy named Todd... ) with a VCR. Just turn on the VCR, wait like 5 seconds (I wait 15 to be safe), turn on the console, if it has settings, do it nice and slowly, so it is obvious you aren't trying to pull something, then start your game. At the end, let the score display for a few seconds, then stop the tape, or turn off the console. Simple as that. Which reminds me, I should really try to beat my 1M score on Carnival.... ------- Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 But how do you run a 7800 through a VCR, let alone a 2600? I do not have a modded 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 I dunno. I don't like the idea of having to play again and then use a regular camera. I don't even know if I can beat that latest score I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hm....When I taped it, I had a TV/VCR combo....But, isn't there a feature on most VCRs that just "records whatever is on channel 3" or something? I would think that if Channel 3 was your console at the time, it would tape that...Yes, it does, because my N64 was once connected through the antenna/cable-in, and when I switched it on, and the channel was on 3, it would stop recording the channel, and start recording the game. So, try just hitting the record button, turning on the console, and seeing if it tapes...Good luck! ------ Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 I'm fiddling with the VCR to see if it will work. I'll let you all know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Yeah, you should look into trying to tape it, because I have tried quite a few more times and all I can do is barely break 50k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I dont have this game, so I grabbed the ROM and started to play it. This is really a great game. Best I could get so far is 38500. This is turning into a 'whats the best score you can get on SF?' thread, isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 If you sent the email to Ron Corcoran, he just stepped down from his Atari seat in the referee board. Thus, you should go back and resend an email to the new person. Who's the new person? The TG site does not say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I keep getting an "Internal Server Error" on the Submit Scores Page, where you would get the info on where to submit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 I think the Als should create something similar to TG, except that it's all Atari related. Just an "AtariAge Title" for the games with the highest scores would be a cool thing. I'm sure it would make a lot of people here happy and encourage us to top each other at certain games. After all, why own over 200 games if you don't bother to discover them? I believe Spitfire Attack is one of the nicer 2600 games though. Just look at the effects that it uses! How many other games had those kinds of effects when it was released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 You can go see some of my 2600 scores HERE and all you have to do is email them to him. Pretty unreliable. DP also has a high score list where you just type in a score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 The DP server is down now for the high score section. I'll definitely attempt to acquire the means necessary to either videotape or polaroid my highest score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Try playing this with a CX80 Trak Ball. You might just beat that score again. :-) (I know I did a lot better using the Trak Ball) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 ATARI CLASSIC SYSTEMS 400/800, ST 520/1040, 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, and Jaguar; Robert Mruczek 179 North 7th Street Brooklyn, New York 11211-2905 To obtain the rules for playing your game, ask: Robert Mruczek He's the "new" person. He handles a lot of systems (He's TG Contest Administrator and Chief Referee), but he will eventually get back to you. ----------- Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hi there! Hm... I think that info is wrong or not updated, as AFAIK Todd Rogers has taken over Rons duties for 2600 scores at TG. Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 Todd Rogers, eh? Isn't that a conflict of interest though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 http://www.twingalaxies.com/forums/viewtop...opic.php?t=1917 Todd Rogers - (Senior Referee) Atari (all consoles and 8-bit computers), Intellivision, GameCube Oops. You are right....However, Robert can and does review tapes for any and all consoles and arcade games, too. And...I think that's who I'll send my 2600 scores to...I don't want Todd stealing my tactics. Especially when I'm breaking HIS scores. ------- Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 8, 2004 Author Share Posted February 8, 2004 I already contacted Robert with no luck. I assume it was rejected once he saw the words "digital camera" in the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I don't agree with TwinGalaxies on this and if they think that those who use digital cameras are cheaters, then they've never met me. I don't have the means to alter a photo. I'm just honestly playing a game that I enjoy and If I can beat my own score 10 times, then that's good enough. I just don't have the money to shell out on a Polaroid or a video camera. The reason TG does not take digital photos is because people can, and have cheated by editing their photos. We require video tape to protect you, the honest gamer, from others who would cheat. Case in point: you video tape a new record, and you have mastered the game to the point where you know what is possible to achieve versus what is impossible. Your tape prooves your score to be accurate. Another guy comes along and has nothing but a photo that not only beats your score, but is clearly an impossible to achieve score. You would not be very happy with us if we allowed the easily faked photo to trump your video tape. The video tape rule is there to level the playing field. IT IS NOT AN ACCUSATION OF CHEATING, but merely a way to discourage cheaters, and a way for us to keep our records clean. Also, if you do not wish to send tapes to Todd, you can send them to me or Robert. look for me at the TG forums under the name "MKM". Send me a private message on where to send the tapes as I do not give it out in forums. I only compete for a few Atari2600 titles so i can review most submissions without worry. You can play your games on PCAEwin and record them with the game recorder feature which is easy enough to do. You can also run the Atari 2600's r/f into a vcr to record that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I suspect that if someone beat a Rogers record, he would fully acknowlegde it and get excited about it because it sets a new standard for him to beat. Those hyper-competitive guys usually love a challenge an respect someone who can give it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 If someone could detail, step by step, how to hook up the 2600 RF to a VCR/DVD combo, I'd be willing to try and do that. I can't guarantee that I'd top the record again though. I'm just not too familiar with VCRs and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hi there! If someone could detail, step by step, how to hook up the 2600 RF to a VCR/DVD combo, I'd be willing to try and do that. Hm... basically you replace the antenna cable going into the the VCR with the one coming from the VCS. So instead of: Antenna -> VCR -> TV You have now VCS -> VCR -> TV Then you switch the TV to the programm that'd normally play a video. Now you'd tune the VCR to the VCS channel. If the VCR has already some 50 TV programs tuned in, you might get it just by zapping around these. (I mean zapping the channels on the VCR, not the TV...) HTH, at least it worked for me... Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 Twin Galaxies, HERE I COME! I've now got video evidence of me breaking the 70k mark. I'm not done though. I'm going to attempt to break 100k again before sending in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermChase Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hey MKM! Yeah, Mike is a guy you can definately trust. I sent him a few videos a while back, and did him a favour, too...Good guy. Nice job on getting the Tape to work! Have fun! Maybe I should go out and look for this game... I suspect that if someone beat a Rogers record, he would fully acknowlegde it and get excited about it because it sets a new standard for him to beat. Those hyper-competitive guys usually love a challenge an respect someone who can give it to them. Then why does it still say "World Record: Yes" next to Todd's score on Carnival on his site? TG'S Site Todd's Site --------- Chase Hermsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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